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I only like it pronounced the French way. Elodie has nothing to do with the word (or name) melody, and I prefer it pronounced correctly. However, I can understand why you pronounce it the way you do, because that's what makes sense with American pronunciation.

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I'm glad you're giving your daughter's name serious thought. As I said, I like Elodie, but if it's unusual enough where you are that you think it could cause problems for her in later life, you might be justified in changing it. However, I'd caution you not to change it because of so called "peer pressure". It's one thing for a name to really inconvenience a child (names like Napoleon, Launcelot, or Eadwig) and another thing entirely for people just to not like the name. Much of their reaction probably stems from the fact that they've never heard of the name before. I commend you for doing some research on the name before you gave it to your daughter, and I think if you want to keep it, you're fully justified in that, too.

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You should note, though, that as Siri said, Elodie doesn't mean "marshy white blossom". You can click the link on the name to read about its true etymology.

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Also, just to clarify the rules of the site: We're happy to have you here and posting, but please remember to use only one username. In the post below you mention that you've used both Tana and Nova. Please see the Board Rules, in particular #2.

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Good luck with your decision on your daughter's name!

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~ Cait